Littlejohn & Co. a Greenwich, Connecticut-based private investment firm, announced that Shant Mardirossian has joined the firm as Managing Director, Chief Operating Officer, and Head of Strategic Initiatives.
In this newly created role, Mardirossian will work closely with Littlejohn’s managing partners and leaders across its finance, legal and compliance, operations, and investor relations teams. He will oversee the firm’s strategic direction, support its long-term growth initiatives, and help drive performance for the firm and its investors.
Mardirossian brings more than three decades of experience building and scaling institutional investment platforms. Most recently, he served as Partner and Chief Operating Officer at Kohlberg, where he spent nearly 30 years helping expand the firm’s operations and infrastructure.
Littlejohn said the appointment strengthens its senior leadership team as it continues to execute on its strategic priorities and position the firm for its next phase of growth.
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“Shant is a highly respected leader with unparalleled insights and perspectives into the private equity sector, and we look forward to his contributions as we continue to execute on our strategic priorities. Notably, Shant’s impressive experience building teams and infrastructure to support growth in private equity firms, shared values, and collaborative approach, make him an outstanding addition to Littlejohn’s senior leadership team, and we’re thrilled to have him.”
Michael Klein, Chief Executive Officer Of Littlejohn
“It is an honor to join Littlejohn, a firm with a distinguished reputation and long history of partnering with management teams to build successful, enduring companies. I look forward to working with Michael and Littlejohn’s dedicated and talented team to support the Firm through its next phase of growth.”
Shant Mardirossian, Managing Director, Chief Operating Officer & Head Of Strategic Initiatives Of Littlejohn
